NASHVILLE INJURY LAWYERS BLOG

Category: Negligence

Fatal Wrong-Way Accident Reported in Robertson County A 37-year-old woman from Oak Grove, Kentucky, died when she was involved in a wrong-way car accident on Interstate 24 in Robertson County Saturday night. Per a report by Smokey Barn News, the crash occurred when her 2013 Chevrolet Sonic entered the eastbound lanes of I-24 in Pleasant… read more

Smyrna Police Looking for Driver Involved in Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident A 29-year-old woman was killed after she was knocked off her scooter by a vehicle and then struck by another vehicle at around 11 p.m. Saturday in Smyrna. According to a report by WSMV.com, the accident occurred near South Lowry Street at the Nissan Boulevard… read more

Injuries Reported after Motorcyclist is Struck by Vehicle in Hit-and-Run Accident A motorcyclist suffered serious injuries, including a broken leg, after he was struck by a vehicle in Davidson County early Monday. According to a report by WKRN.com, the accident occurred just after midnight in the westbound lanes of Interstate 40 near the Nashville International… read more

Police Cruiser among Vehicles Damaged, Stranded during Winter Storm A Metro Nashville Police cruiser was struck by a car near Murfreesboro Road and Nashboro Boulevard Tuesday morning. According to a report by wkrn.com, the accident occurred while the driver of the vehicle was attempting to navigate the slick roadway and lost control. The police cruiser… read more

Multiple Accidents on Interstate 40 in Dickson County Result in Lane Closures Winter weather and the accumulation snow and ice on the roadway caused multiple accidents in the westbound lanes of Interstate 40 Wednesday night, and the Tennessee Highway Patrol closed the interstate briefly to clear the accident scenes. According to a report by wkrn.com,… read more

Greyhound Bus Accident Causes Injuries, Closure of I-24 East Multiple vehicles, including a Greyhound Bus, were involved in an accident in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 24 in Davidson County Wednesday night, and at least one person suffered serious injuries. According to a report by wkrn.com, the accident occurred just after 10 p.m. near the… read more

Heavy Vehicles Banned on Stretch of Road in Nolensville Construction is booming in Nolensville, but big trucks carrying building materials will have to find an alternate route after city officials banned vehicles weighing more than 7,000 pounds from traveling on one roadway in the area. According to a report by wkrn.com, the ban was prompted… read more

Tennessee Highway Patrol Trooper Injured after Driver Fails to Move Over An accident on Tuesday served as a reminder to Tennessee residents that the state’s “Move Over” law can help save lives and prevent serious injuries to police and emergency responders. A trooper with the Tennessee Highway Patrol had stopped his patrol car on Interstate… read more

Driver in Madison Hit-and-Run Accident May Face Criminal Charges The driver of a vehicle that struck and killed a 52-year-old man in Madison, Tennessee, on Friday may be charged for her role in the accident pending the results of an investigation. According to a report by wkrn.com, the accident occurred around 5 p.m. in the… read more

Jan. 1 Means Increased Seat Belt Fines for Unbuckled Tennessee Drivers Tennesseans throughout the state celebrated the New Year on Friday, and police are hoping that stiffer penalties for driving or riding without a seat belt will help keep them safer year-round. WKRN.com reports that the increase in seat belt fines took effect on Jan…. read more